WBAMC Nucleic Acid Analyzer Maintenance

The William Beaumont Army Medical Center at Fort Bliss, Texas, is seeking full-service maintenance support for four government-owned nucleic acid analyzers under a contract with a one-year base period and two one-year option periods, spanning from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2029. The solicitation, numbered W81K0026QA147, issued on May 22, 2026, requires offers to be submitted via email by May 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time, with pricing for each of the four analyzers—two QuantStudio DX units and two 7500 Fast DX units—submitted as firm fixed-price quotes for the base and all optional years, rounded to two decimal places and held firm for ninety days after submission. The contract, classified under NAICS code 811210, involves non-personal services including all parts, labor, equipment, materials, travel, and transportation for both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, with strict requirements to use only original equipment manufacturer parts and certified OEM technicians to restore units to 100% operational status within 30 days of award and within three days of any malfunction notification, meeting a 95% compliance threshold. The offeror must submit a Quality Control Plan within ten days of award and a Training Requirements Certificate of Completion within thirty days, alongside compliance with comprehensive Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses covering systems security, subcontracting, labor standards, sustainable products, identity verification, and prohibitions on inverted domestic corporations and convict labor, among others. Performance is governed by a detailed Performance Work Statement and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, with monthly invoicing required through the Wide Area Workflow system using a combined invoice and receiving report, paid via DoDAAC HQ0490. The Contracting Officer’s Representative will monitor technical performance, conduct inspections, and enforce compliance but has no authority to obligate funds or alter contract terms. Contractors must register in the System for Award Management prior to award and maintain registration throughout performance and final payment, while also submitting quarterly labor hour reports via SAM.gov, aligning with the Service Contract Reporting requirement. The program requires a designated Program/Contract Manager and alternate, adherence to security protocols including DD Form 254, and compliance with anti-trafficking and organizational conflict of interest policies. All proposals must include a signed SF 1449 form, and only email submissions will